Ask Haviv Anything Episode 37: The genocidal claim of genocide with Adam Louis-Klein
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Aug 22, 2025 Adam Louis-Klein, an anthropologist and Ph.D. candidate at McGill University, discusses the accusations of genocide against Israel, offering insights into the complexities of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. He delves into how cultural narratives shape these perspectives and critiques the historical context often overlooked in contemporary discourse. The conversation highlights the dangerous implications of labeling groups as genocidal and advocates for pragmatic dialogue to navigate these challenging issues, emphasizing the importance of cultural resistance and identity.
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Peoplehood Under Attack In Academia
- Adam Louis-Klein links his PhD work with the Dasana to modern Jewish peoplehood debates in academia.
- He argues anti-Zionism functions to erase Jews' legitimacy as a people by denying peoplehood and destiny.
Dasana Experience With Missionaries
- Louis-Klein recounts Catholic missionaries reorganizing Dasana life, boarding schools, and language loss.
- He compares this forced assimilation to colonial practices that erase distinct peoples.
Antisemitism As A Libel Mechanism
- Louis-Klein defines antisemitism fundamentally as libel that creates plausibility and suspicion without proof.
- He shows how repeating plausible-sounding lies places an entire group under lasting suspicion and powerfully harms them.
